JackDsMissus

Happy New Year all. In on new class. Did 18 months last time I was here. Want to make this one for good. Let's get this done.

HaylingIslander

Here I am on day one joining the 2017 class. Time now for some serious success in recovery.

sadsadgirl

Day 1 here. I'm sick of the mess drinking has got me in. Dry January February March....for me

PhoenixJ

Happy NY all.

Anna

It's so good to see so many people making the decision to have 2017 be an awesome year.

ChickChick

I'm in. Had beer yesterday, stupid decision. Luckily no hangover. But I'm ready for a sober 2017.

Highwind

I'll be joining the class...day 1 today...bit of cliche maybe doing it new years day but have quit drinking and smoking today

Circlewagons

Hi. I just posted an introduction on another thread. I would like to join this class. Looking forward to participating and writing a new ending to my story today....an ending without booze and all of the consequences of poor choices it brings. Thanks for being here everyone.

Anna

Grateful09

I'm in. Get used to "seeing" me in 2017! So appreciative to be able to join this space.

HaylingIslander

The anxiety jitters are kicking in now. Normally by now I would have polished off a bottle of wine and I would be making headway on the second. I guess the brain needs to adapt to life without ethanol.

sadsadgirl

Day 1 complete for me. I'm feeling embarrassed about how I've been behaving recently through my drinking. I have put myself in such danger, hooked up with a guy I don't even know, caused complete and utter heartache to my dear family. I'm an absolute mess, I wish I hadn't done all this. I feel cheap and nasty. How do you come to terms with what you've done under the influence?

MeSoSober

There is no question in my mind that the way to start is by committing to a recovery plan and to building a life of positive habits and experiences. I think at some point, all of that past stuff (that no longer matters anyway) mostly fades from memory as you make better memories in your new sober life.

Also, I guess, acceptance that no one is perfect, there's nothing you can do to change your past, and that that's who you were then, not who you are now.

Just my thoughts.

Itstime19

Here's to a fresh sober 2017.

SoberLeigh

, Class of January 2017,

May each of you find sweet Sobriety and blessed Recovery in this new year.

Love, Leigh

Outonthetiles

Welcome errrybody. You're going to love this. This will work if you let it. The great thing about sobriety is that everyone can be a winner if you stick with it.

PeacefulRain

I'm in! I am coming off a 2 month binge. I have been in such a dark place since my mom died. I finally confessed everything to my husband. I feel like the weight of the world has finally been lifted off my shoulders. I feel so at peace for the 1st time in I don't know how long.

Dee74

welcome to you all

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whatcouldbe

I am in! Poured out all remaining from party last night. I have a plan and am ready to face this devil.

newyearnewstart

this is my first day on this site and this thread...I haven't had a drink today and would like to see how long I can do, it is not usually longer than 2 or 3 days :9